Does this router support community builds of DD-WRT? Is there any difference with the DD-WRT supplied by Buffalo and the community builds?
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Yes. The latest build is 06-23-2014-r24461 and is available on dd-wrt's site under other downloads. Downloads others eko BrainSlayer-V24-preSP2 2014 06-23-2014-r24461 buffalo_wzr-300hp
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The bad news is that there is a problem with DHCP on this router, requiring frequent power cycling. The good news is that the opensource dd-wrt firmware completely solves this problem, and adds a bunch of new features to the router. You won't need to, but with the dd-wrt firmware installed you could configure the router to auto-reboot. For more info, see my review:http://www.amazon.com/review/R1GNF11WAIUPJS/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
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DD-WRT and OpenWRT are popular customer firmwares available for certain routers. They allow the hardware to be used in ways other than the original factory settings, sometimes resulting in greater stability, or the addition of certain features.http://www.dd-wrt.com/https://openwrt.org/
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Only with a wired connection, which actually makes it an AP rather than a bridge or repeater. It doesn't support that function natively. Also, the third-party firmware dd-wrt that would allow that function does not support this router. There may be another third party firmware that could allow it to work the way you want, but you're looking at some work getting it done. You would need good knowledge of networking most likely. If you require that feature then you would be better off looking into something that already has it built in, or that is supported by dd-wrt firmware.
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With the stock firmware, it is just an extender. However, you can make it into a fully functional router by installing dd-wrt.
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Best bet would be to ask support at your VPN service provider for their instructions. My provider is Overplay.net They have a support section for DD-WRT modem setup. Your provider probably has a similar section.
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Thanks for your reply. I did buy a new wireless router, but I don't know if it supports dd-wrt firmware. I did get the printer working again after talking to the Brother customer service rep. It was an issue with the IP address. Brother has the best support I have ever used. You speak to an English speaking rep. who actually works through the issues with you. they don't just read the text from a notebook. It is refreshing to known a company still values customer service.
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WD is a newcomer to the router business. They are known for Hard drives. I bought their new router and paired it with the matching extender. I recently bought a new router. Their devices are not mature items yet and I struggled with them. Look elsewhere.
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I consider Buffalo with DD-wrt loaded to be one of the most solid routers around in this price range. I have a few customers that have had it online without power cycle for nearly a year.
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I got my wrt160n working with the wre54g. All that was required was setting the wrt160n router to bg mode instead of bgn mode. I also had to disable security on the router.
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I'm not happy with my purchase. This unit does not perform as I expected. My Linksys e1200 ($45) with dd-wrt performs better than this thing. I haven't had the time to call buffalo support to see what's up. I've tried every imaginable software configuration. I'm guessing my six year old laptop's wireless card doesn't match will with this "modern" router. Old tech trying to use the new stuff.
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I do not believe the standard model does. They have the same model configured with DD-WRT:http://www.amazon.com/DD-WRT-RT-AC56U-Repeater-Wireless-PREINSTALLED/dp/B00JLQAWXO
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The router is listed in the dd-wrt site, but I haven't tried flashing it. From what I can see, though, there's not much difference between the stock dd-wrt and the buffalo interface besides the branding. It didn't come broke, so as of now I have no need to fix it.
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Unfortunately V2 is not supported according to their websiteGo to www.dd-wrt.comsearch router database for WRT160nManufacturer Model Revision Supported Activation requiredLinksys WRT160N 2.0 no no
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DD-WRT & OpenWRT both now have (relatively) stable implementations on this router. It is coming along but as of right now there are better routers available if open source is highly desirable to you. I wouldn't purchase this router with the expectation that any particular firmware or feature will exist for it. If you're going to buy it you should buy it for what it ships with.
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It might have when it was supported but it will not now as Cisco does not provide any further updates on this hardware. It does support DD-WRT quite well however.
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I'm using dd-wrt.v24-18946_NEWD-2_K2.6_big It's Eko's Big build for this router. Works like a champ!